3.12.2012

All used up: Urban Decay Primer Potion

I've had this primer for
quite some time and it's finally ready to say it's goodbyes. Now there's
probably a lot still in there, but due to the bad packaging it's
impossible to know and nearly impossible to get out. Urban Decay has
changed the packaging since I got this though, so that's a bit of a mute
point as of now. So some praise is well deserved for Urban Decay who
listened to their customer's complaints about packaging and changed it!

But now for my review on the product itself. It's hardly a shocking
opinion I have, the product is great. I apply eyeshadow on top of the
primer and the eyeshadow is in place with the colour almost as vibrant
as when just applied, many many hours later. It should be noted that I
haven't really struggled with oily lids until recently when I've been
using a heavier eyecream. That is when this has really "come to the
rescue"!

There is only one complaint I have. It's glue like abilities makes
it very difficult to blend shadows on top of it. Personally when I use
it I only ever apply it onto my lower lid, and not too much through my
crease so I don't have a massive problem with this. Still, when I am
planning on doing a more complicated eye look, I opt for the Too Faced
eyeshadow primer "Shadow Insurance", which is my personal favourite. The
Too Faced keeps the shadows in check throughout the day and/or night
almost just as well, and is more blendable. But if I am doing a more
simple wash of color over my lid, perhaps a winged eyeliner look, or a
natural one for work/school/everyday, I go for the Primer Potion as it is
better at keeping the shadow and color for longer, but it's not by too
much. If you struggle with very oily lids, I would personally recommend
the Urban Decay Primer Potion as it is the "stronger" one.

In the end I like to have them both on hand and use them for
different looks. I am not going to run out and get another Primer Potion
the second it runs out, I still have the Too Faced one and do prefer it
in the end. That's not to say I might miss the Urban Decay when it's
gone. Until then I do have a few minis lying around from palettes!

Above I have swatched the primer quite heavily on my hand, and below blended it out. It's hardly noticeable on it's own, except for a slight sheen.